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Student Edition Issue #145
Connecting underrepresented students in tech with career opportunities
Naya Moss
March 24, 2024
Hi! Welcome to Diversify Tech's Early Talent Edition! This newsletter is for underrepresented students in tech. Every Sunday, we share jobs, events, and other career opportunities
In this week's edition,
💼 20+ tech internships and entry-level roles
⭐️ Our spotlight this week is on Crystal Preston-Watson
📆 TransTech Summit is coming up
🌲 CascadiaJS is offering scholarships
🏆 This month, share our newsletter with friends for a chance to win the book Engineering Management for the Rest of Us by Sarah Drasner
JOBS
Jobs found around the web
These companies have not been vetted. Please make sure to do your own research!
Software Engineering, Data, and Design Internship Opportunities for 2024 - Added new internships from Disney, GitHub, Intel, Lucid, Moloco, Milwaukee Tool and T-Mobile
Tech Apprenticeships and Opportunities for Non-Traditional Talent - Applications for Google Summer of Code close on April 2nd
Front End Software Engineer at Nextiva, United States (Remote)
Junior Software Engineer at Eqlipse Technologies, a BlueHalo Company, Annapolis, MD
Junior Web Developer at Automated Media Inc, Detroit, Michigan
Software Engineer I, New Grad (2024) at Okta, Bellevue, WA
Software Engineer I, Backend (Card & Pay Later) at Affirm, Remote US
iOS Software Engineer, Health Research at Apple, Sunnyvale, CA
Test Engineer (Entry Level) at SRC, Inc., Syracuse, New York
Entry-Level Data Scientist at ON24, Remote- US
Junior Data Analyst at Insight Global, North Haven, CT
Data Analyst at City Experiences, Chicago, IL
Data Engineer at TOCA, Remote - Atlanta, GA
2024 Summer Research Internship, Ethics Institute, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Machine Learning Engineer - AIGC (Junior & New Grad) at NewsBreak, Bellevue, WA
Machine Learning Engineer (Entry Level) at SRC, Inc., Syracuse, New York
Associate Product Manager (New Grad) at Samsara, Remote
Product Designer at MX, Lehi, UT
Mid-Senior level roles
If you have a few years of experience already under your belt, our Professional edition will be most relevant to you! We send it every Tuesday. Join our Professional Edition.
SPOTLIGHT
Meet Crystal Preston-Watson, a Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst at Salesforce. She is at the intersection of technology and advocacy, dedicating her career to making the digital world accessible to all. She is a Web Development bootcamp grad and has studied Information Accessibility Design and Policy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has worked in various roles, including Front End Developer and Digital Accessibility Engineer at Aetna, before her current job.
In the article, "A Day in the Life of a Blind or Visually Impaired Professional," Crystal offers an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the professional world with a visual impairment. This piece not only highlights the importance of accessible digital environments but also Crystal's proactive stance in advocating for inclusivity in tech.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Crystal enriches the accessibility community with her insights on her YouTube channel and blog. For more on her journey, advocacy, and contributions to digital accessibility, explore her work and thoughts on her personal website.
EVENTS
RESOURCES
🌲 CascadiaJS is offering scholarships to attend their conference. Apply by April 28th!
🚀⚡️ Productivity is Something You Do for Yourself
💻 How to Become a Frontend Developer in 2024
☁️ What is Cloud Automation? and why you need to learn it
🤖 Responsible AI For Developers: Resources For Self-Guided Learning
WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT!
We love sharing these opportunities with you each week. If you like our work and want to support us in continuing to spotlight opportunities for all, we would be incredibly thankful.
You can contribute at levels of $5, $10 or $15 per month - any amount is greatly helpful. Also, spreading the word about our newsletter is another wonderful way to assist us. Thanks for being a part of our community!